Just Jack Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 The ex-wife has used the snowblower twice. Both times, it's quit on her (yes I know, she shouldn't have used it in the first place). Pull the spark plug to find it coated with oil, clean it, and it starts right up. So is it something she could be doing, like leaving the choke on too long, or a possible problem with the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Why do you care about your ex-wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 sounds like he cares because he gets the call when it goes wrong...... ....course I care about my ex-wife too.... Why do you care about your ex-wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Maybe a dumb question (indicative that I'm maybe not so up on small engines), but is it 2 cycle or 4 cycle? If it's 2 cycle, maybe your mix is off. (Dumb idea, maybe if it's 4 cycle, she's trying to use 2 cycle fuel mix.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why do you care about your ex-wife? Because it's my snowblower, she was trying to be nice and clean out the driveway while I was out of town. Maybe a dumb question (indicative that I'm maybe not so up on small engines), but is it 2 cycle or 4 cycle?If it's 2 cycle, maybe your mix is off. (Dumb idea, maybe if it's 4 cycle, she's trying to use 2 cycle fuel mix.) Straight gas, no oil mixing. Without going outside, it's a Toro branded blower, and I remember the printed on the engine is 208cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 ~carl's voice~ It ain't got no gas in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 So did a hot engine quit while running or did a cold one not start? Finding oil on the plug[or fuel, as I suspect it was] on a engine that was hot and running doesn't happen on a one cylinder engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 She said it just quit on her the other day while using it. I suspect it ran out of fuel. She told me she did put some gas in, but could not get it to start. Today I went to use it, filled the tank, wouldn't start, pulled plug, found it fouled, cleaned it and used the electric start to get it going. Did half the driveway, stopped it to clean off the cars and move them, went to start it again, wouldn't go. Pull plug, clean, use electric start to get it going. Usually I could stop and start it without using the electric starter even if it sat for several days. This blower is about two years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I would start with a new plug. It may look alright but they develop carbon tracks that let the spark run down the insulator to the base of the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I would start with a new plug. It may look alright but they develop carbon tracks that let the spark run down the insulatorto the base of the plug. Good advice - I'd also recommend servicing the air filter, spark plug lead, and see if control cables need attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Good advice - I'd also recommend servicing the air filter, spark plug lead, and see if control cables need attention. Glad to see you're still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Glad to see you're still around. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Good advice - I'd also recommend servicing the air filter, spark plug lead, and see if control cables need attention. Never seen a snow blower with an air filter. Not sure why either unless it is because there isn't much dust/dirt in snow. I agree with the new plug. Plus is the oil over-filled, or is it running rich and fouling the plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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